Organic Industrial Base (OIB) and Indirect Fires Munitions Industry Day
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (ACC-RI) held an Organic Industrial Base (OIB) and Indirect Fires Munitions Industry Day on March 19-20, 2026, in Parsippany, NJ. The event focused on fostering collaboration with industry partners to sustain, modernize, and strengthen the Army's OIB. Slides from the event and a thank you note from Lynda R. Armer, Executive Director, ACC-RI, were posted on March 25, 2026, encouraging continued engagement and monitoring of SAM.gov for related opportunities.
Purpose and Scope
The Industry Day aimed to discuss opportunities for Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) and/or Co-Production at Government Owned, Government Operated (GOGO) installations, and the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS) Program at Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) installations. An overview of Enhanced Use Leases (EUL) was also provided. The Army sought input from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors to address critical gaps and strengthen capabilities within the OIB.
Additionally, Program Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) presented information on project planning for Mortar and Artillery Munition Development and Production Opportunities, including 60/81/120mm Mortar Cartridge and 105/155mm Projectile Load/Assemble/Pack (LAP), Metal Parts, Fuzes, Propellants, and Primers.
Key Discussion Areas & Attachments
One-on-one sessions were held to discuss multi-year contracting for Indirect Fires Munitions and P3/Co-production opportunities with GOGO sites. Key documents provided include:
- JMC Installation Handbook: A guide to the Munitions OIB, detailing 13 JMC installations, their capabilities, mission, and partnership opportunities.
- Sites Snapshot: Detailed overviews of various Army installations (e.g., Anniston, Blue Grass, Crane, McAlester), outlining capabilities, infrastructure, POCs, and resources.
- Items Components Needed: A list of potential future procurement needs, including explosives, propellants, ordnance components, chemical compounds, and electronic components.
- Installation Enablers: Areas for